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CORPIQ asks the government to act to help landlords
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With the Quebec government's ministerial order suspending all hearings considered non-urgent at the Régie du logement, as well as the enforcement of judgments and the eviction of tenants who have not paid their rent, it is now certain that landlords will suffer significant and irrecoverable financial losses.
CORPIQ is asking the Legault government to commit to compensating landlords who will suffer the repercussions of its decision to allow tenants, who stop paying, to continue to live in the unit.
This government decision will affect plex landlords for whom unpaid rent may constitute a loss of 33%, 50% or even 100% of the building's income, or even in some cases, of the family's personal income. It will also affect landlords of larger buildings who need this money to maintain essential services provided to tenants by their employees.
"Landlords are generally understanding and patient when a bona fide tenant is living in a precarious and temporary situation. However, in these exceptional circumstances, the government cannot force landlords to provide free housing. This form of financial assistance to tenants must be provided collectively. The two levels of government have just announced several measures for households and businesses. Landlords are also waiting for quick answers," explained Hans Brouillette.
The coronavirus crisis had barely begun when tenants wanted to stop paying their rent.
"Unfortunately, there are people on social media who have bad intentions and shamefully want to take advantage of the situation to avoid paying. Activist groups seem to welcome this, which is very worrying. The government must support landlords more and concrete actions are necessary," concludes the CORPIQ spokesperson.